Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

To create self-reported CLE:

• First choose a reporting period or date range under Select Reporting Period, then select the "View/Edit" button.
• In the Self Reported CLE section, press the 'Add Self Reported CLE' button.
• Enter the date, the title, and location of the CLE event attended.
• Enter the sponsor name, select the sponsor type they are, and your participant type if Attendee, Speaker/Teacher or Author.
• Select the seminar type from the drop down of In Person, Webcast, Webcast replay, On-demand or Audio seminar.
• Enter in any CLE and/or EPR hours that you attended in the CLE and EPR Attended fields. CLE credits include EPR credits so the CLE credit amount must be equal to or greater than the EPR credit amount.
• Enter in any LAU and/or LPM hours that you attended in the LAU and LPM Attended fields.
• Enter in any GAL hours that you attended in GALAD, GALMIN, GALF or GALDV Attended fields.
• You may also track other credits types using the ‘Other hours’ entries. Then in the 'Type of hours' be sure to specify the type of credit. If multiple items for other credits you will need to enter in the event multiple times.
• For speaker/teaching credits that are approved for double credit, there is a box to check. You can add in these credits to the CLE and EPR hours attended for what is additional hours.
• If you'd like, you may also enter any notes into the Notes field. Notes will only be viewed by you, and will only be displayed when you edit the individual CLE.
• Once you've completed all fields of a self-reported CLE, press 'SAVE' to add this new CLE to your history.

Both approved State Bar of Wisconsin sponsored CLE and Self Reported CLE can be edited, but only Self Reported CLE can be deleted.

To edit State Bar of Wisconsin sponsored CLE:

• First choose a reporting period or date range under Select Reporting Period, then select the "View/Edit" button.
• For the State Bar of Wisconsin sponsored CLE item, expand or open an item via + or 'Open All' option, then click the right "EDIT" button to modify this events detail.
• You may change the CLE or EPR hours that you attended. When State Bar of Wisconsin sponsored CLE is first created, the hours displayed for CLE and EPR hours are the maximum hours available for that event. If you did not attend the full event, you will need to manually change these hours accordingly.
• Speakers may update the participant typle to 'Speaker'. You will then be allowed to enter in your additional teaching hours in the CLE and EPR Attended hours fields.
• Notes may be entered into the Notes field. This will only be viewed by you ,and displayed when you edit the individual CLE.
• When you have finished modifying your entry, click the "SAVE" button.

To edit Self Reported CLE:

• First choose a reporting period or date range under Select Reporting Period, then select the "View/Edit" button.
• For the Self Reported CLE item, expand or open an item via + or 'Open All' option, then click the right "EDIT" button to modify this events detail.
• You may modify any of the available fields for Self Reported CLE.
• When you have finished making changes be sure to press the "SAVE" button.

To delete Self Reported CLE, press the "DELETE" button to the right of the CLE item.

If you have earned credits for speaking at a State Bar of Wisconsin sponsored event or a non-State Bar event, they will need to be added as a Self Reported CLE item.

To enter Self Reported Teaching or Speaker CLE:

• First choose a reporting period or date range under Select Reporting Period, then select the "View/Edit" button.
• In the Self Reported CLE section, click the "Add Self Reported CLE" button.
• Enter the title, date, and location of the CLE event attended.
• Enter the sponsor name and select the type of sponsor they are.
• On the "Participant Type" menu, select "Speaker/Teaching."
• Enter the CLE and/or EPR hours that you spoke for.
• For speaker/teaching credits that are approved for double credit, check the "Non-law school teaching credit" option. Otherwise, if the credits are not approved for double credit, leave this option un-checked.
• If you'd like, you may also enter any notes into the Notes field. Notes will only be viewed by you and will only be displayed when you edit the individual CLE.
• Once you've completed all fields of a Self Reported CLE, click "SAVE" to add this new CLE to your history.

To enter Self Reported Authoring CLE:

NOTE: Authoring credits must be pre-approved with the Board of Bar Examiners by filing a CLE Form 4. Please follow the CLE Form 4 processing steps outlined by the Board of Bar Examiners to achieve these credits.

• First choose a reporting period or date range under Select Reporting Period, then select the "View/Edit" button.
• In the Self-reported CLE section, click the "Add Self Reported CLE" button.
• Enter the title, date, and location of the CLE event attended.
• Enter the sponsor name and select the type of sponsor they are.
• On the "Participant Type" menu, select "Author."
• Enter in the CLE and/or EPR hours that your legal writing was approved for.
• If you'd like, you may also enter any notes into the Notes field. Notes will only be viewed by you and will only be displayed when you edit the individual CLE.
• Once you've completed all fields of a Self Reported CLE, click "SAVE" to add this new CLE to your history.

To access your CLE history, log in, if you have not already done so. (You will find Log In section at the top of WisBar.) Once you've logged in, go to myCLETracker (found through the myStateBar link at the top of WisBar).

To view your CLE seminar and credit details, choose a reporting period or date range under Select Reporting Period, then select the "View/Edit" button.

Here, you can view all your State Bar of Wisconsin Sponsored CLE, as well as Self Reported CLE not sponsored by the State Bar.

Some CLE may display under Pending CLE Credits. CLE will move to State Bar Sponsored CLE credits when it is approved by the Board of Bar Examiners and attendance for the seminar is validated. This process can take a few days or several months. You CAN report credits to the BBE while the credits are listed as pending on the CLE Tracker.

State Bar of Wisconsin sponsored CLE is automatically added to your CLE Tracker. Some CLE may display as Pending CLE Credits. CLE will then move to State Bar Sponsored CLE credits when it is approved by the Board of Bar Examiners and attendance for the seminar is validated. You CAN report credits to the BBE while the credits are listed as pending on the CLE Tracker.

State Bar of Wisconsin sponsored CLE OnDemand is typically added to your history 24 hours after viewing.

You must manually enter CLE not sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin as Self Reported CLE, if you would like it to appear in CLE Tracker.

State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE sponsored CLE automatically adds the maximum achievable CLE, EPR, LAU, LPM and all GAL credits available to an attendee for the seminar event. If you did not achieve the full credits (i.e. did not attend the full event), you may edit your credits for that item (see "How do I edit CLE?" for details).

The State Bar does not track or report other credit types (i.e. out of state credits) for any events that might have been approved for these other credits. If you wish to track your other CLE types you may do this by adding a new Self Reported CLE and using the "Other Credits" option.

If you attend a course that has been approved for credit by the Board of Bar Examiners, but the State Bar did not sponsor, this CLE must be manually created as Self Reported CLE.

Any approved courses you have taught will need to be entered in as Self Reported CLE, separately from your attendance. Any Board of Bar Examiners approved authoring credits will need to be entered in as Self Reported CLE. See "How do I enter in Teaching/Speaker or approved Authoring CLE?" below for details.

CLE Tracker tracks both State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE sponsored and self-reported CLE.

State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE sponsored CLE

Approved PINNACLE sponsored CLE includes CLE approved by the Board of Bar Examiners and validated attendance by the State Bar.

Pending PINNACLE sponsored CLE includes all existing registrations for State Bar CLE events pending Board of Bar Examiners approval and/or to be validated. Pending status on the Tracker does not preclude you from reporting your credits to the BBE. To see approved credits, go to https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/edu.htm.

Self Reported CLE

If you would like CLE not sponsored by the State Bar to appear in my CLE Tracker, you must enter that CLE manually. In addition to CLE and EPR from attendance, you can report other credits, such as GAL, LPM, LAU, or those earned from speaking or teaching, and legal writing.

All State Bar of Wisconsin sponsored CLE will automatically be added to CLE Tracker. Some CLE may first display as Pending CLE if pending BBE verification. Once the Board of Bar Examiners has approved the CLE and the event has been reconciled, which is usually within 30 days of the event, it will be moved to the State Bar Sponsored CLE listing. CLE OnDemand viewed on WisBar is usually added within 24 hours of viewing the event.

If you believe that it is time for Pending CLE to be listed as Approved CLE, you may want to access the Board of Bar Examiner's searchable database of approved CLE courses. If the course is listed here, it is approved for the listed credits. You can report credits to the BBE even while they are listed as "pending" on the CLE Tracker. For questions regarding the status of a State Bar of Wisconsin course, contact Customer Service.

If your CLE was not sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin, but was approved for credit by the Board of Bar Examiners, you'll need to add the course as a Self Reported CLE. Credit information for most CLE can be accessed via the Board of Bar Examiner's searchable database of approved CLE courses.

WisBar offers a convenient way for members of the State Bar to track their CLE seminar attendance in one place. Here you can view and edit your history of CLE credits attended through the State Bar and add seminar CLE credits attended through other providers. Go to myCLE Tracker.

Using this tool to track your CLE seminars can help expedite the electronic filing of Continuing Legal Education Requirements (Form 1), you must file biennially with the Board of Bar Examiners to report your CLE compliance.

It is your responsibility that the CLE attended is accurate and completed with all CLE information required by the BBE.

Select CLE OnDemand seminars are available for CLE credit. The number of credits available will vary per CLE OnDemand seminar and will be noted in the description of the seminar at time of purchase. Credit for these CLE OnDemand seminars is only available for one year after the seminar has been approved for credit, which also is noted in the description of the seminar. If you do not watch the seminar before the expiration date you will not be able to receive credit for viewing the seminar.

Per SCR 31.05(5), you can only report up to 15 CLE credits of on-demand education each reporting period and you cannot use on-demand education credits for reinstatement, readmission, or reactivation. EPR credits are not available through on-demand education. GAL credits are available for select PINNACLE CLE OnDemand seminars.

Ultimate Pass users can view any on-demand video from the full library at any time during their subscription period by going to their myMedia page in myStateBar.

Passbook certificates can be used to purchase an OnDemand Seminar but must be mailed in with your order. Read more about ordering products by mail.

Our presentations are available on all computers and devices including tablets and smartphones. All options including Live Webcasts, Archives, Webcast Replays, and CLE OnDemand can be viewed on all devices. To achieve best quality we do recommend a fast internet connection. (Note: You no longer need Adobe Flash installed to view a webcast.)

You may use the State Bar CLE Tracker application to adjust your reported on-demand credits or add other self-reported on-demand events. See CLE Tracker FAQs.

State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE OnDemand, Archives and Replay seminars have a Question window below the video and slide window. Enter your Name, Email and Question in the prompts and click the submit button. The question will be forwarded to the presenters. Although most questions are answered the same day, please allow up to 15 business days for an answer to your question(s) from the faculty.

Repeat the purchase steps to gain access to another 90-day subscription. Ultimate Pass holders have full access during their subscription period.

OnDemand Seminar subscriptions end 90 days from the date of purchase. You may watch your seminar as many times as you like during that period. Ultimate Pass holders have full access during their subscription period.

You may purchase an on-demand education item by ordering online or by calling the State Bar of Wisconsin at (800) 728-7788.

If you are purchasing an on-demand education event on behalf of another member who desires CLE credit, you have three options: 1) call the State Bar of Wisconsin; 2) use the member's login and password; or 3) if they work in the same organization as yourself, you can login as yourself and look them up in the purchasing process.

One-time on-demand education purchases

• Go to Marketplace
• Select CLE OnDemand. Either choose CLE OnDemand from the dropdown under the CLE Seminars tab, or once in the Seminars area, select OnDemand Seminar under the Format filter.
• Find the OnDemand Seminar you desire. You can filter the choices by practice area, amount of credits attached, and credit types.
• On the product page of the seminar you wish to purchase, make sure that "OnDemand Seminar" is selected under "Select a Format" and then click the "Add to Cart" button.
• Purchase the OnDemand Seminar through the regular checkout process.
• You will receive an email containing links to the seminar and Getting Started instructions, or you can immediately access your seminar by going to myMedia and clicking on the title of a video from My OnDemand.
• NOTE: It may take up to 10 minutes for your OnDemand item to become available after purchase

With State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE's CLE OnDemand, attend the same high-quality State Bar seminars wherever you have an Internet connection and whenever it's most convenient for you, with the ease of watching a video. On-demand education allows you to stop, start, and rewind segments as you wish as well as being available 24/7, eliminating travel expenses and time.

On-demand education provides a service that allows users to watch CLE seminars and other educational events on their computer. State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE seminars that are available for on-demand viewing are called CLE OnDemand seminars.

If a CLE OnDemand seminar has been approved for credit, you can expect your CLE to display in your CLE Tracker within 24 hours of viewing. If you have purchased and watched a seminar, but your CLE does not display within three business days, please contact Customer Service.

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A summary of the terms is as follows:

• The forms are the copyrighted property of the State Bar of Wisconsin.
• The forms are intended for use in the representation of third-party clients.
• The forms are not to be distributed, either modified or unmodified, to any third parties for purposes of resale or redistribution.
• The State Bar of Wisconsin does not offer any warranty with respect to the use of the forms bank, and the Bar will not be liable for any damages incurred in the connection with use of the forms bank.
• Each individual user of the forms bank must have a user license. No license sharing is authorized. Subscribers may purchase multi-user packages if multiple users are anticipated. Downloading a library of forms for the purpose of sharing them with other users without the necessary licenses is in violation of the agreement.
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• Individual form purchases (not subscriptions) include a one-time-use license. It is a violation of the User Agreement if a user purchases a single individual form and uses for multiple clients.
• There is a NO REFUND policy on forms purchases.

Forms are offered in two formats: Word or Adobe PDF (sample language documents are offered only in Word). When purchasing forms as either a part of a subscription to a library, or as one-time use forms, all available formats are available for use.

Word formats can be modified by changing or deleting text, moving text around, etc. Adobe PDF formats can only be modified by adding text into blanks for client and case information.

If you need to modify the language in a form - such as when drafting a will - you will most likely want to use the Word form, depending on which software you currently have. We do not support changes to the formatting of the Word forms.

If the form is a standard form where you will not be modifying any language but simply will be filling in the blanks, a PDF version is preferable, but the Word form also can be used for this purpose.

The PDF forms have been created to allow you to complete and print the form or save it to your computer using using the free version of Acrobat Reader.

The Online Forms Bank incorporates hundreds of forms, sample language documents, and checklists generated from PINNACLE Books, organized into practice area libraries and available in up to two different file formats. Libraries vary in size. Some contain well over a hundred forms. Forms available in PDF are “fillable” by tabbing and filling in form fields. Forms available in MS Word are templates that are fully editable and customizable.

Forms are compatible with Adobe Acrobat 7.0 and above. For best results, upgrade your software to the latest version. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, you can use the free Adobe Reader to fill out and print forms.

Forms are created with Word 2013 and are backward compatible with Microsoft Word versions through Word 2000. As new versions of Word are introduced, the State Bar reserves the right to remove support for older versions.

Your forms library subscription will end one year after date of purchase. The State Bar will notify you when your expiration date nears and extend the option to renew at a discount off the current price.

All Word forms are created unprotected, so that any part of the form, such as document text, may be modified. Unprotecting documents also means that check boxes cannot be checked electronically.

If you would like the ability to electronically fill out a checklist, you can do so by protecting the document. To do this, you'll need access to the Forms toolbar. If you do not already have this available, you can view this toolbar by selecting Review > Restrict Editing. Under "Editing restrictions," check the box to select "Filling in forms." Under "Start enforcement," click on "Yes, Start Enforcing Protection" and enter a password.

Alternatively, if you would always like a check box to be checked, you can do so by double-clicking on the check box. You may then change the default status for this box - either checked or unchecked.

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Limited-Attendance Workshops are State Bar CLE workshops that feature practice exercises coached by faculty and have a limited number of registrants. These workshops are solely produced by PINNACLE Seminars. 

Cancellation Policy:
Registration cancellations received by 4:30 p.m. CT 51 days prior to the event will receive a full registration fee refund. If you cancel your registration after that date but by 4:30 p.m. CT 30 days prior to the event, you will receive a registration fee refund in the amount of the fee minus a $150 administrative fee. We’re sorry, no refunds will be granted after 4:30 p.m. CT 30 days prior to the event. However, you may transfer the full value of the registration fee you paid to another person’s registration for this event.
 

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Third-party Replies to Blind Box Ads

The State Bar does not forward replies to blind box holders from other publications, jobsites, or recruiters.

If you are placing a classified ad on behalf of a State Bar of Wisconsin member, please have that member log in to ensure member discounts are applied. If you are placing an ad on behalf of a member and you don't have their login, send your ad to Crystal Brabender. Include instructions on when to post and for how long. You will be mailed an invoice.

If you have not created an account before, complete this form to create a new WisBar registered user account. If you receive the following error message, then we most likely have your email address on file.

If this happens, you can reset your password by using the Forgot your password? page. On the Forgot your password? page, you will need to enter the email address that is in your State Bar profile. Once you submit the form, an email message containing instructions on resetting your password will be sent to that address. If you do not get an email with these instructions, contact Customer Service.

You can renew or cancel your ad at any time. To do so, contact Crystal Brabender, (800) 444-9404, ext. 6132 or (608) 250-6132. Payment for ads cancelled prior to expiration will not be refunded.

Create your ad here.

Include:

• Ad title
• City where position or office space is located
• Ad text, including response information. Use icons for special formatting. If you wish to have a blind box number in your ad, please send your copy directly to Crystal Brabender
• Optional image
• Your contact information (this WILL NOT appear in the ad)
• Select Ad Category and Sub-category from drop down menus
• Select the date you want the ad to go live (ads are posted within one business day)
• Select the number of weeks you want the ad to appear

Once you have completed the form, proceed to Checkout to add this to your shopping cart. You will be asked to include your credit card information, and to complete your order. You will not be able to alter you ad after you have added it to your cart. You may only remove it from your cart at this point.

• State Bar of Wisconsin members: $125/week
• Nonmembers: $175/week
• Blind Box Service: Add $50
• No refunds for early cancellation of ads
• For information on combination print Wisconsin Lawyer and online advertising, contact Crystal Brabender, (800) 444-9404, ext. 6132 or (608) 250-6132.

The State Bar of Wisconsin recognizes the importance of protecting the information collected from users in the operation of this website and in the placing of classified ads. Because your credit card security is a high priority, we have taken reasonable steps to maintain the integrity and privacy of your information to ensure that your payment information is processed confidentially, accurately, and securely. The State Bar of Wisconsin uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption technology that protects your credit card information. SSL encrypts all ordering information (name, address and credit card number) so no one can read it as it travels over the Internet.

WisBar Marketplace is secured by an EV (Extended Validation) SSL certificate. Information sent from web pages that begin with https is encrypted before transmission.

With regard to overall security, the State Bar always uses industry standard encryption technologies when transferring and receiving data exchanged with our site. The facilities that house our servers are physically secured to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of all data and information collected.

For print and online combination rates, send your ad to Crystal Brabender for price quotes.

It is the practice of the State Bar of Wisconsin to accept advertising on any subject and for any product of service which is not illegal. The State Bar of Wisconsin may require modification of, or reject, advertising which in the judgment of its staff creates unacceptable risk of civil or criminal liability for the State Bar, violates the Wisconsin Rules of Professional Conduct, or whose embodiment is in bad taste. Any person aggrieved by a staff decision under this policy may seek review by the Communications Committee whose decision shall be final.

Note: Employment ads inconsistent with Wis. Stat. chapter 111 are not accepted. To avoid any implications of age discrimination, the State Bar of Wisconsin does not post any employment ads that cap the number of years' experience, e.g., "one to three years' experience." Please remove the maximum number of years' experience and consider rewording to "a minimum one year experience."

Sample ad:

Placing an ad online and in print maximizes your exposure to Wisconsin's legal market. More than 25,000 attorneys receive the Wisconsin Lawyer magazine each month. This State Bar of Wisconsin flagship publication is regularly cited as one of the most important benefits of Bar membership.

• No need to wait for print deadlines ... now you can receive immediate response to your ad.
• Place and pay for your classified ads online anytime. It is easy, fast, and secure.
• No limit to the length of your ad.
• Web and email addresses are linked.
• Get additional exposure through weekly Facebook re-cap.

Ads are posted within one business day of submission.

If you have an individual Books UnBound subscription, it will move with you no matter where you practice. However, a Books UnBound subscription may not be transferred from one individual to another.

If you have access to Books UnBound through a firm subscription, your access will not transfer with you if you leave that firm. If you join a new firm, simply contact State Bar customer service with your new employment information; if that firm has a subscription, you will gain access through their Books UnBound subscription.

There are several pricing options for individual lawyers, law firms, and branch offices, including:

• Individual titles
• Select libraries of related books
• Full library

For more information about subscription pricing and options, please call Customer Service at (800) 728-7788.

No, once purchased, a Books UnBound subscription is non-returnable and nonrefundable. There will be no full or partial refunds.

Absolutely! Every Books UnBound title has the first section of the book available for review.

To test drive the title of your choice, go https://booksunbound.wisbar.org. Click the box next to single chapter and select the title you would like to review. You will be prompted to log in to WisBar.org if you are not already logged in.

Yes! You may upgrade to a more inclusive subscription within 60 days of your initial purchase, and your initial purchase payment will be credited to the current full price of the expanded subscription. Your new subscription period will start running on the date of your upgrade. No other discounts may apply.

Your library is available in myStateBar within your myMedia area. Click on the Books UnBound tab to view all of your owned titles along with the expiration date. From here, you can launch the Books UnBound reader or click a title to open a particular book.

Selected text can be printed from your Books UnBound book. To do so, highlight the text you want to print and then right click and select “Copy.” Paste the selection into Notepad or a word processing program. You can then print that document.

Once you subscribe to Books UnBound, simply log in to WisBar to access your titles in two different ways. 

1. Go directly to the Books UnBound reader at https://booksunbound.wisbar.org. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to do so.
2. Go to the Books UnBound tab in the myMedia section of your myStateBar profile. There you can select the book you want to read from the list there or launch Books UnBound reader and will see all the titles you own.

Books UnBound is the only resource that offers the content from PINNACLE Books that Wisconsin's attorneys have trusted and relied on for decades. Enhanced to serve as a rich research tool, Books UnBound includes FREE access to federal and state case law through Fastcase. There are no additional subscriptions required. The pages you see will resemble the pages you’re used to seeing in our print books.

Your subscription to Books UnBound will run for 365 days. You will receive immediate access to your Books UnBound title(s) as soon as your payment is processed.

You must be logged into WisBar.org before you will be able to access Books UnBound. Once you are logged in, you should be able to access individual titles using browser favorites or bookmarks.

Yes. Print publications and Books UnBound are separate products, each with their own features and benefits, and must be purchased separately.

Yes. Print publications and Books UnBound are separate products. If you are on automatic supplementation for your print books, you will continue to receive the print updates with invoices. If you no longer wish to receive print supplements, you must call State Bar customer service at (800) 728-7788 to cancel your automatic supplementation subscriptions.

To set up automatic recurring payments, download the printable or fillable recurring payment form.

* Books UnBound titles do not include codebooks.

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Books UnBound is a subscription-based online library of State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE books, including the Wisconsin Judicial Benchbooks and most of the content from our classic “brown binders and newest publications.”

You continue to have access to your downloadable forms on the Books UnBound tab of your MyMedia page on wisbar.org by clicking on Book Forms. Additionally, there is a link in each book in the Books UnBound ereader for you to get access to the forms while reading the book. For books that contain downloadable forms, you will find in the lefthand Table of Contents “Access to Downloadable Forms” which is located after the “How to Cite This Book” page. At that place in the book will be your link for the downloadable book forms.
 

Books UnBound titles are developed from the award-winning PINNACLE books you may currently use. They contain the same reliable information from the same experts you already trust. With Books UnBound, you can save money on your research costs, save time by being more efficient with your current research, eliminate the bottle neck that can occur when the resource you need is being used by someone else in your firm, and take your research with you.

Renewals are not currently automatic.* You will be invoiced for the renewal of your Books UnBound subscription for 10% off the regular subscription price approximately 60 days before your subscription expiration date. If we don’t hear from you, we’ll send another renewal invoice before the subscription expiration date. If you do not respond to either renewal notice, your access to Books UnBound will end on the 366th day after your initial purchase.

Once your subscription is terminated, you will no longer be eligible for the discounted renewal price and will need to purchase a new Books UnBound subscription at the full, regular price in order to regain access.

*The State Bar of Wisconsin reserves the right to allow purchasers to select automatic renewal in the future.

Yes. The State Bar of Wisconsin is pleased to be able to offer you information in a variety of formats, allowing you to choose the type most valuable for you. Many readers feel that print books are more useful in some situations, while online resources are most effective in others.

The forms are copyrighted and can only be shared between the book owner’s devices, such as a computer, tablet, or smart phone, and with the book owner’s administrative staff. Sharing forms with additional users is a violation of the User Agreement.

You can download Book Forms an unlimited number of times and onto an unlimited number of devices for the duration of the book’s current supplement or revision period. Please remember, however, that these files are licensed for your use only and that sharing them with third parties is a violation of the User Agreement.

Book Forms can only be downloaded by logging into your WisBar.org account and proceeding to the Now Playing / Downloads page or the Forms Libraries page. Corporate purchasers will need to identify an individual who has access to download the Book Forms. For assistance with logging into your account or identifying a corporate book forms administrator, contact Customer Service at (800) 728-7788.

After purchasing and paying for a book containing forms, you will receive an email with a link to the Forms Libraries page, which contains a list of titles of all available forms that you own. By clicking a book title, you can download the .ZIP file containing all forms for that book, as well as a copy of the User Agreement. You can navigate to the forms by going to myStateBar, then to myMedia; the forms are available under the Now Playing / Downloads tab and the Forms Libraries tab. If you receive a prompt when clicking on the link, save the .ZIP file to your hard drive. You can then double-click the .ZIP file to open the folder and copy the files to your hard drive.

You will have access to download the .ZIP file for the duration of the book's current supplement or revision period, after which your access will expire.

When you click on the link to the .ZIP file containing that book’s forms, you will be prompted to save the .ZIP file to your computer.

• PC: If you have not changed your preferences, the .ZIP file is located in My Documents/Downloads. You can open the .ZIP file and copy the files to your hard drive.
• Mac: If you have not changed your preferences, the .ZIP file is located in your Downloads folder. You can open the .ZIP file and copy the files to your hard drive.

The owner of the book form will be able to download the .ZIP file for the duration of the book’s current supplement or revision period, usually one to two years.

Files are scanned for all currently known viruses before being made available for download, as well as on a daily basis. However, you should still be sure to scan downloaded files before use.

Once payment is processed for a book order that includes forms, access is available on WisBar. Upon payment of the order, a notification of availability will be emailed to the purchaser with a direct link to the Forms Libraries page. Mailed payments may take several days to arrive and process; phone and web orders will be available within a few minutes.

The Book Forms tool allows book owners to download the forms that were formerly provided on CD-ROM. The forms are now available as a .ZIP file through the book owner’s WisBar.org account. The forms may include sample language documents, checklists, or author-generated forms. The forms are available in up to two different file formats (Word and PDF). The .ZIP files vary in size, from several dozen to several hundred forms.

The most recent version of the User Agreement is available online and also is included in the .ZIP download.

A summary of the terms is as follows:

• The forms are the copyrighted property of the State Bar of Wisconsin.
• The forms are intended for use in the representation of third-party clients.
• The forms are not to be distributed, either modified or unmodified, to any third parties for purposes of resale or redistribution.
• The State Bar of Wisconsin does not offer any warranty with respect to the use of the forms and will not be liable for any damages incurred in connection with use of the forms.
• Each individual book owner must have a user license. No license sharing is authorized. Downloading the forms for the purpose of sharing them with other users without the necessary licenses is in violation of the agreement.
• There is a NO REFUND policy on books that include forms after 30 days.

Forms are created in the latest version of Adobe Acrobat and are backward compatible with Acrobat versions through Acrobat 7. For best results, upgrade your Adobe Acrobat software to the latest version. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, you can use the free Adobe Reader to fill out and print forms.

Forms are created with Word 2013 and are backward compatible with Microsoft Word versions through Word 2000. As new versions of Word are introduced, the State Bar reserves the right to remove support for older versions.

(Please include your phone number and Member ID):

email: help@wisbar.org
phone: (608) 257-3838 or (800) 728-7788

An individual purchaser of a book can log in to WisBar and access the download of the forms in the Now Playing/Downloads section of their myStateBar account and through their Forms Libraries tab. For company purchasers, an individual will need to be identified with the State Bar as the book forms administrator for the company. That individual will be able to log into WisBar and download the forms. To add a Book Forms administrator, please call (800) 728-7788 or email service@wisbar.org.

You will have access to download the .ZIP file an unlimited number of times for the length of the book’s current supplement or revision period, after which your access will expire. You may download the forms by using the provided email link or logging into WisBar.org. To access the forms on WisBar.org, navigate to myStateBar and then to myMedia; the forms are available under the Now Playing / Downloads tab and the Forms Libraries tab.

Yes. We offer a limited number of scholarships based upon demonstrated need. Please follow the instructions on this form.

CLE Seminars

CLE seminars are one day (or less) seminars that are solely produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin Seminars division.

Cancellation Policy:

If you're unable to attend a live or webcast seminar for which you've registered, simply let us know and we'll be happy to transfer your tuition to another program, or we'll refund your tuition in full, except as follows:

• If you are unable to participate in a webcast or telephone seminar you have registered for, simply let us know PRIOR to the program start time and a refund will be issued. We're sorry, but refunds will not be granted after the program start time.
• If you have purchased a CLE OnDemand seminar that you have decided you do not want to view, simply let us know PRIOR to starting to view the seminar and a refund will be issued. We're sorry, but a refund will not be granted after starting to view a CLE OnDemand seminar.

Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. If you're ever dissatisfied for any reason, just let us know. The State Bar will issue you a full refund or credit for your tuition, except as follows:

• For webcast, telephone, and CLE OnDemand seminars, you must actually log into the seminar during the program to be eligible for the satisfaction guarantee. We’re sorry, but a refund will not be granted if you miss the start of a webcast or telephone seminar.

Multi-Day Conferences and Institutes/Limited Attendance Workshops

Multi-day conferences and institutes are seminars longer than one day that are solely produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin Seminars division. Limited-attendance workshops are workshops solely produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin Seminars division that feature practice exercises coached by faculty and have a limited number of registrants.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel your registration by the cancellation date listed on the event brochure and other promotions, we will refund your full registration fee and, if applicable, the fee for all separately ticketed events. We’re sorry, no refunds will be granted after that date. However, you may transfer the full value of the registration fee you paid to another person’s registration for that event.

Click here to view our full return and refund policy.

Yes, you will get emailed this information the day after you sign up for the seminar.

Logged in as yourself, you can register others from your organization. Both you and the person you are trying to register need to already be in our system. Follow the steps under "How do I register for a seminar?" above.

Alternatively, if you have been given the log in information for the person you are trying to register, you can log in as them and complete the registration.

Or you may do so by calling Customer Service at (800) 728-7788.

After you register for a seminar, you will receive an email confirmation containing your member identification number within a few hours. All registrants will receive an additional email containing their itinerary and any access details.

You may review the status of all your registrations by going to your myStateBar page. Questions regarding your registrations can go to Customer Service.

After you make a registration, you will receive an email confirmation containing your member identification number. Questions regarding your registration can be directed to the State Bar of Wisconsin at (800) 728-7788.

All CLE Passbook Coupons must be used in conjunction with mailed-in registrations or presented at the door with walk-in registrations.

You may also print and mail a registration form and include a coupon. Send registrations by mail to:

State Bar of Wisconsin
P.O. Box 7158
Madison, WI 53707-7158

You may use the State Bar CLE Tracker application to adjust your reported credits or add other self-reported accredited events. See CLE Tracker FAQs.

For details on purchasing a product, visit the Order Support FAQs.

For details on Fillable Forms Bank library, visit the Fillable Forms Bank FAQs.

The State Bar of Wisconsin recognizes the importance of protecting the information collected from Users in the operation of this Web site and in the taking of your online orders. Because your credit card security is a high priority, we have taken reasonable steps to maintain the integrity and privacy of your information to ensure that your payment information is processed confidentially, accurately and securely. The State Bar of Wisconsin uses Transport Layer Security (the modern version of SSL encryption technology), an encryption technology that protects your credit card information. This technology encrypts all ordering information (name, address and credit card number) so no one can read it as it travels over the Internet. The State Bar of Wisconsin does not store credit card numbers or any card data in its systems.

With regard to overall security, we always use industry standard encryption technologies when transferring and receiving data exchanged with our site. The facilities that house our servers are physically secured to protect against the loss, misuse or alteration of all data and information collected.

Course materials are provided in PDF format and are downloadable from myStateBar up to 4 days prior to, and 90 days after your seminar. The PDF format is ideal for creating an electronic library that is easily stored, searched, and shared. You can search multiple PDFs at once, copy and paste desired paragraphs, or send the entire PDF to a colleague without leaving your desk.

Use Adobe Reader, GoodReader for iPad, or another free downloadable program to access the PDFs from your computer, tablet, or mobile device during the seminar, or print relevant sections ahead of the seminar.

For those who prefer their materials in printed format, please select the tuition option that includes printed materials. You will also have access to the PDF format.

OnDemand seminars can be purchased as a product, please see the product FAQs for purchase instructions. You may purchase an on-demand education item by ordering online or by calling the State Bar of Wisconsin at (800) 728-7788.

If you are registering an OnDemand seminar on behalf of another member who desires CLE credit, you have two options: 1) call the State Bar of Wisconsin; or 2) use the member's login and password.

Viewing a CLE OnDemand seminar

• Test the PC or system that you will be using to view the CLE OnDemand seminar
• Once a CLE OnDemand seminar has been purchased, you will receive an email containing links to the program and Getting Started instructions, or you can immediately access your CLE OnDemand seminars by going to myStateBar, clicking on the myMedia tab, then the OnDemand button, and clicking the title or play button for the desired seminar.
• If you are an Ultimate Pass holder, you will have access to all of our CLE OnDemand seminars through the myStateBar page referenced above.

Locate the seminar you would like to attend and click on the tile to go to the product detail page. You can click the image, the title, or any of the formats to get to the detail page.

Steps to check out:

• Log in (if you have not already done so). You cannot register without being logged in.
• Select the format you want to attend from the radio buttons on the right.
• Select the date you want to attend (if applicable).
• With the correct format and date selected, click the green “Register” button. The “Register” button will be disabled until you are logged in.
• You will be taken to the “Add Attendees” tab. If you are the only attendee, click the green “Continue” button.
  • If you are not the only attendee, click the “Add Another Attendee” bar and search for others from your organization. You can search with partial names. Once all desired attendees are selected, click the green “Continue” button.
  • If you are not one of the attendees, uncheck the “I am the attendee” box in the “Attendee One” bar prior to clicking the green “Continue” button.
• You will be taken to the “Select Tuition and Add-Ons” tab. Some events will have multiple lunches, other events to choose, or printed materials options. Webcast seminars will typically not have any additional options. Once all desired options are selected (for each attendee), click the green “Continue” button.
• At the “Review Registration” tab, verify that the event title, date, and tuition are correct and click the green “Register” button. If no tuition or other payments are due, your registration is complete and you will be sent to a confirmation page. If payment is due, you will be given options to “Continue Shopping” or to “View Cart.”
• Click the green “View Cart” button. This will take you to your shopping cart page listing all products and events you have added to your cart.
• Review the contents of your cart. You can change quantities, remove items, move items to a wishlist, and proceed to checkout.
• The right side of the screen has a summary of your order and a discount code entry box.
• Once everything is the way you want it, click the green “Checkout” button.
• For dual product order and registration, the rest of the process is the same as a product order.
• For solely registrations, you will be taken to a payment page. Enter credit card information and click the green “Pay now” button. The State Bar of Wisconsin uses a secure third party payment system and does not store any credit card data.
• You will be taken to the Order Confirmation page where you can print the confirmation by clicking the green “Print Order Confirmation Details” button. You will also be sent a confirmation email to the address we have on file.

Simply log in and register for a seminar. The tuition will automatically show up as $0 upon registration. For OnDemand, simply go to myMedia and view all available CLE OnDemand titles.

To reserve seating and written materials, please register seven days in advance of the seminar you plan to attend.

Walk-in registrants including passbook and Ultimate Pass holders are welcome. Please call us to ensure seating availability.

Webcast and telephone seminar registrations are taken until the start of the event. Reminder: webcast registrants must meet the system requirements and test your system prior.

We welcome your ideas for seminar topics, faculty recommendations, and any suggestions will help us plan seminars that better serve our members. Email your suggestions and feedback to cle@wisbar.org.

Our customer service staff is ready to take your registration by phone at (800) 728-7788, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may also print and mail an order form or registration form.

Send mail orders to:

State Bar of Wisconsin
P.O. Box 7158
Madison, WI 53707-7158

If you need special accommodations, please contact Customer Service at least three weeks prior to the program date so we can make appropriate arrangements.

You can receive substantial savings by purchasing passbooks at a special low price. Certificates are good for two years from the date of purchase and are transferable between State Bar members even though users may not be in the same office. This makes passbooks an excellent purchase for firms, departments and offices, as well as individual attorneys.

The Ultimate Pass is a one-year subscription that gives you unlimited access to attend any live in-person, live webcast, webcast replay, telephone, or CLE OnDemand seminar produced by State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE Seminars. These seminars include annual updates, national speakers, Build Your Practice, and specialty skills seminars.

Our refund and cancellation policy differs slightly for the following types of programming:

• Standard CLE Seminars
• Multi-Day Conferences
• Limited-Attendance Workshops

Standard CLE Seminars

Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. If you're ever dissatisfied for any reason, just let us know. The State Bar will issue you a full refund or credit for your tuition, except as follows:

• For Webcast and telephone seminars, you must actually log into the seminar during the program to be eligible for the satisfaction guarantee. We’re sorry, but a refund will not be granted if you miss the start of a Webcast or telephone seminar.
• We're sorry, but a refund will not be granted after starting to view an on-demand seminar.

Multi-Day Conferences

Multi-day conferences and institutes are seminars longer than one day that are solely produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin Seminars division. Limited-attendance workshops are workshops solely produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin Seminars division that feature practice exercises coached by faculty and have a limited number of registrants.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel your registration by the cancellation date listed on the event brochure and other promotions, we will refund your full registration fee and, if applicable, the fee for all separately ticketed events. We’re sorry, no refunds will be granted after that date. However, you may transfer the full value of the registration fee you paid to another person’s registration for that event.

Limited-Attendance Workshops

Limited-Attendance Workshops are State Bar CLE workshops that feature practice exercises coached by faculty and have a limited number of registrants. These workshops are solely produced by State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE Seminars.

Cancellation Policy:

Registration cancellations received by 4:30 p.m. CT 51 days prior to the event will receive a full registration fee refund. If you cancel your registration after that date but by 4:30 p.m. CT 30 days prior to the event, you will receive a registration fee refund in the amount of the fee minus a $150 administrative fee. We’re sorry, no refunds will be granted after 4:30 p.m. CT 30 days prior to the event. However, you may transfer the full value of the registration fee you paid to another person’s registration for this event.

Click here for more information on the Refund and Returns policies for other products.

We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express for all online and telephone purchases. If you can't make a purchase online or use a credit card, you may print and mail an order form or registration form.

A webcast archive is an archived copy of a State Bar program that was recorded in webcast format. Any attendee of a program that had a webcast component will have access to the archived version for 30 days from the date of the event they attended. It does not matter what format you attend (live seminar, live webcast, video seminar, or webcast replay). If the program had a webcast, then you will be granted access to the archive. Webcast archives are for educational purposes only and are not available for credit. Webcast archives will typically be made available three to seven business days after the live event.

To access the webcast archive, go to myMedia and click the Prior Seminar Archives button. To play the archive seminar click the title or the play button.

Make sure that your time zone settings are correct in Outlook. To do this, click the gear icon on the top menu as shown below:

State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE sponsored CLE is automatically added to your CLE Tracker. CLE first displays as Pending CLE Credits until attendances have been reconciled, usually within 30 days of the event. CLE will then move to Approved CLE Credits when it is validated.

State Bar sponsored CLE OnDemand is typically added to your history 24 hours after viewing. If you have attended an OnDemand seminar, but your CLE does not display within three business days, please contact Customer Service.

Pending status on the CLE Tracker does not prohibit you from reporting the credits to the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE). The BBE is the final arbiter of accreditation.

Webcast archives are for education only and not available for credit.

To learn more about CLE Tracker, please review the FAQs.

To view the system requirements for each of our product lines, please visit our Technical Support page.

Yes! Law firms and legal departments can sign up all their attorneys for an Ultimate Pass Corporate and save substantially on their CLE expenses. And with pro-rated discounts for any existing individual Ultimate Pass subscriptions that are currently held by your attorneys, firms can ensure they receive the full benefit of their investment. Call the State Bar customer service at (800) 728-7788 for more information and pricing options. CLE Passbooks are also available if you are interested in volume or multi-user purchases.

Yes, with your Ultimate Pass Gold or Silver subscription, you will have access to all course materials that accompany PINNACLE Seminars programs as soon as they are available as CLE OnDemand programs. Hard copy course materials may be available for an additional fee.

Yes, your PINNACLE Ultimate Pass Gold gets you into PINNACLE Institutes for free. That's right! Not only does your Ultimate Pass Gold allow you to attend any of the award-winning PINNACLE Seminars programs during the year, you can also attend our Institutes for no tuition charges. Ticketed events may have separate charges. The Ultimate Pass Silver entitles subscribers to 50% off tuition to single- or multi-day Conferences and Institutes produced by PINNACLE. Ticketed events may have separate

No, once purchased, an Ultimate Pass subscription is non-returnable and non-refundable. There will be no full or partial refunds.

Yes! With an Ultimate Pass, if you’re interested in just a specific portion of a program, you register for the program and attend or watch only the part that interests you. No commitment for full price, no commitment of a full day out of the office. You pick only what you want.

You may purchase an Ultimate Pass by phone, fax, mail, or online.*

• To purchase an Ultimate Pass by phone, please call (800) 728-7788.
• To purchase by fax, please download a product order form, fill it in, and fax it to (608) 250-6020.
• To order by mail, download the product order form, fill it out, and mail it with your payment to State Bar CLE Registrations, P.O. Box 7158, Madison WI 53707-7158.
• To order online, click here. Please note: You need to be logged in to your State Bar account. (If this is your first time logging in, visit this page for help.) CLE OnDemand products will become available 10 minutes after buying Ultimate Pass Gold or Silver.

*Law Student Associates do not need to purchase an Ultimate Pass; they receive the Ultimate Pass benefits for free.

Your subscription is invisible. You won’t see it. You won’t need a card or a special number to register. Once you’ve signed up to become an Ultimate Pass subscriber, when you decide to attend an applicable seminar, you simply log in to WisBar.org and the tuition will automatically show up as $0 upon registration. Or if you are calling or faxing to register, we will check your records and confirm you are an Ultimate Pass subscriber.

Many passes are restricted to certain formats of seminars, or restrict the number of seminars you may attend. The PINNACLE Ultimate Pass has none of these restrictions. The PINNACLE Ultimate Pass Gold and PINNACLE Ultimate Pass Silver are one-year subscriptions that allow owners tuition free access to attend any PINNACLE live, video, webcast, webcast replay, or audio seminar, including the constantly updating library of more than 150 titles from PINNACLE's CLE OnDemand library. The Gold includes free tuition to single- or multi-day Conferences and Institutes produced by PINNACLE. The Silver entitles subscribers to 50% off tuition to single- or multi-day Conferences and Institutes produced by PINNACLE. See each product for additional details.

*The PINNACLE Seminars Ultimate Pass Gold or Silver does not include: Practice 411™ seminars, or CLE programs produced by sections, divisions, or committees of the State Bar of Wisconsin unless explicitly stated otherwise in the promotional materials for those programs. These entities may choose to require Ultimate Pass holders to pay an additional fee to register for their programs. Multi-day conferences, institutes, or workshops may require additional tuition charges.

Your subscription to the Ultimate Pass runs for 365 days from the date of purchase, and you can start anytime.

No, the subscription for an Ultimate Pass is for individuals only. It is non-transferable. CLE Passbooks are available if you are interested in a transferable option.

We would prefer that you register in advance. However, space allowing, we will welcome Ultimate Pass Gold and Silver subscribers to come to whatever portion of a live in-person seminar they choose, registered or not. Staff will simply ask for photo ID and then verify Ultimate Pass Gold or Silver status as soon as possible. We encourage Ultimate Pass subscribers to pre-register to ensure enough space and amenities are available for all attendees. For a complete listing of upcoming seminars, click here.

The PINNACLE Ultimate Pass Gold, PINNACLE Ultimate Pass Silver, and PINNACLE Ultimate Pass Bronze are one-year subscriptions that allow owners tuition free access to attend PINNACLE events.

The Bronze allows holders to attend webcast, webcast replay, and web audio events.

The Silver allows holders to attend live in-person, webcast, webcast replay, web audio, and OnDemand events and Silver entitles subscribers to 50% off tuition to single- or multi-day Conferences and Institutes produced by PINNACLE. See each product for additional details.

The Gold allows holders to attend live in-person, webcast, webcast replay, web audio, and OnDemand events and Gold includes free tuition to single- or multi-day Conferences and Institutes produced by PINNACLE. See each product for additional details.

*The PINNACLE Seminars Ultimate Pass does not include: Practice 411™ seminars, or CLE programs produced by sections, divisions, or committees of the State Bar of Wisconsin unless explicitly stated otherwise in the promotional materials for those programs. These entities may choose to require Ultimate Pass holders to pay an additional fee to register for their programs. Multi-day conferences, institutes, or workshops may require additional fees. These additional fees also apply to Law Student Associates if they choose to attend these programs.

PINNACLE Seminars is your ultimate source as the largest provider of continuing legal education in the state. With an emphasis on providing current, relevant, and practical legal information in a convenient and timely manner, PINNACLE Seminars is dedicated to meeting the needs of Wisconsin practitioners for continuing education in the information age.

We offer:

• Wisconsin’s best selection of CLE topics
• Convenient formats with webcasting of nearly every seminar
• Multiple replays of webcasts to fit your schedule
• On-demand availability of nearly all titles within 10 days of a live program
• Integrated tracking capabilities with registration
• Extensive library of written materials*
• Continuously expanding library of on-demand titles for your research purposes

*Downloadable via CLE OnDemand.

Renewals will not be automatic. You will be invoiced for the initial renewal of your Ultimate Pass subscription approximately 60 days prior to your Ultimate Pass expiration. If not paid by that invoice, you will receive two additional statements for renewal prior to the expiration of your Ultimate Pass. If not renewed with any of these notices, on the 366th day after your initial Ultimate Pass purchase, you will lose access to all benefits you received as an Ultimate Pass subscriber. Prior subscribers will need to purchase a new Ultimate Pass.

Yes, when you purchase an Ultimate Pass Gold or Ultimate Pass Silver, you’ll automatically have access to ALL CLE OnDemand titles available or released during your 365-day period. These will be listed on your myMedia page and be available for the full duration of your membership–with no additional actions needed by you. When you want to watch a CLE OnDemand seminar, or a portion of one, you simply select that seminar from the list of available titles in your myMedia member profile.

Note: CLE OnDemand products will become available 10 minutes after buying Ultimate Pass Gold or Silver online.

You'll be able to access the webcast / on-demand from any computer that meets the requirements.

The convenience of on-demand education is that you can view your on-demand education video any time of day from any computer that meets the system requirements and has Internet access.

Due to webcasts and replays being live, you will not be able to rewind or fast forward the video.

If you are watching an on-demand video, use the slider control in the main video player to move forward or back. Depending upon your connection speed, there may be a slight pause before the video begins playing again.

Once you have purchased a webcast or on-demand item, you will be able to access the video by going to myMedia. Then click on the event listed in either My Webcasts or My OnDemand.

NOTE: OnDemand items may take up to 10 minutes to become available after purchase.

Once you click on a title of a video, your webcast or on-demand education video will launch in a new window and begin playback. The window will show both a video window and will include any PowerPoint slides. These will display differently on a mobile device . Course materials are also available for download from within the webcast. A Q&A option is also available via Chat for live webcasts and a Question window for replay, archive and on-demand.

Course materials will be available from the Links panel, located in the upper right of the main video window or in the drop down menu on mobile devices. Materials will also be located at myMedia. You may also save the materials to your computer for later access or print the materials if you have an available printer on your system.

Adobe Reader must be installed on your computer to access course materials.

You must have an Internet connection available. We recommend a DSL or faster connection for the best viewing experience. Dialup and Satellite connections may work but are not recommended.

Select videos may include materials from the event. To access these materials you will need to have a current version of Adobe Reader installed on your computer.

The following hardware and software is recommended to receive webcast / on-demand video:

PC

Mac

Tablets/Smart Devices

By following the above guidelines, we are confident you will be able to view videos on your computer. If you purchase a video and find that it does not function properly, please call Customer Service for additional support options or to request a one-time refund.

We recommend that the computer you access your videos from meets the requirements. This does not mean that you cannot access a video, but you will likely experience slowdowns and poor quality video and sound. We cannot support any problems that may result from issues when the requirements are not met.

Sometimes ensuring you have the latest version of the software tools will do this. The following are core software components that we highly recommend be current:

Adobe Reader can be downloaded directly from Adobe.

If you do not have access to a computer that meets the requirements of webcast / on-demand videos, then the products may not be right for you.

To change the screen resolution of your computer, right click in an empty portion of the Desktop and select Properties. Depending upon your monitor, you may be able to increase and decrease the screen resolution on the Settings tab.

To full size the video, you can click on the full screen video option on the video toolbar. Click this again to go back to the standard view. This full screen option is available with the mobile view.

You may also change the sizes of the video and slides windows within the player options by clicking one of the two options buttons below. Click the same button again to go back to the standard view. These options are not available in mobile view.

First, check the volume control on your PC and make sure it is not set to mute. If you have headphones or external speakers, make sure they are plugged in.

No. These are LIVE webcasts. They can be viewed only at the time indicated. Live webcasts may be available at a later time as webcast replays and can be purchased and viewed at those designated times.

On-demand education is another product type that you can view any time of day from any computer that meets the system requirements and has Internet access.

Your firm might have restrictions in place so that users can't install programs on their computers. You should contact your IT department for further assistance in this case.

Have a menu showing, click the < button in the upper right corner of your viewer to show or > button to hide. You may also use the player button option below. These options are not available in mobile view. For mobile, to get your menu options, click on the menu icon.

Depending on the speed of your Internet connection and your geographic location, the load time can vary. A faster Internet connection (high speed internet/DSL) will result in greater throughput, allowing you to watch the streams without any lag or buffering delays. However, slow connections will receive buffering delays, including lagging video and stuttering. On a broadband connection, the average wait time before the video starts can be 10-30 seconds. If the video does not start after a full two minutes, it is likely that the video may be temporarily offline or broken, in which case please contact Technical Support.

This can occur when the video window has been moved around the screen or when opening documents over the video window. Click on the Video Window and press F5 to refresh it. The page will reload and the video should now work again.

This is most commonly due to a lack of sufficient bandwidth on the customer's end. In these cases, the bandwidth available at the customer's end is just being over-utilized and there is not much you can do to eliminate the pauses. If possible, move to another high-speed Internet connection point and reconnect to the webcast. You may also need to contact your IT department for further assistance.

For questions not covered here, please contact us.

This may occur if you've previously clicked "Watch Now" before a program started. Your browser has stored, or cached, the information from that previous visit.

To re-load all the page's information, perform a "hard refresh" on the page (Ctrl+F5 for PC; Shift+Command+R for Mac).

This means the video stream from the live program has not started yet. It is related to the broadcast crew getting the web stream "streaming." There are two different solutions:

1. Close the browser window and try again in a few minutes until the stream is working.
2. Leave the browser window active and every few minutes press the F5 or Ctrl+F5 key(s) to refresh the browser window. When the stream is live, the message will disappear.

Make sure you don't have multiple windows open playing the same webcast; this can create an echoing sound.